Albums released on 8 April
1991 · 36 YEARS
Blue Lines
Massive Attack
Massive Attack's 1991 debut changed the game with its moody blend of funk, dub, and hip-hop. It remains a definitive statement on the tension of post-Thatcher Britain through a dark, cinematic lens.
2022 · 5 YEARS
Wet Leg
Wet Leg
Wet Leg's 2022 self-titled release turns millennial anxiety into infectious indie pop. It balances lo-fi charm with polished hooks, capturing the vibrant energy of the UK scene.
2022 · 5 YEARS
Fear Of The Dawn
Jack White
Jack White pushes blues-rock to its limits on this 2022 release. It favors heavy distortion and experimental rhythmic shifts, creating an aggressive and modern alternative rock sound.
2011 · 16 YEARS
The English Riviera
Metronomy
Metronomy's 2011 record is a sun-drenched love letter to coastal England. It features a sophisticated pop sound, blending vintage keyboards with crisp, modern indie-pop sensibilities.
1982 · 45 YEARS
Toto IV
Toto
Toto hit their creative peak with this 1982 studio release. It features polyrhythmic shuffles and radio-ready hooks, reflecting the high-fidelity standard of the Los Angeles scene.
1997 · 30 YEARS
Third Eye Blind
Third Eye Blind
Third Eye Blind delivered a defining 1997 alternative rock document. It captures the energy of the late twentieth century through jagged guitar riffs and abrasive, catchy melodies.
2016 · 11 YEARS
Cleopatra
The Lumineers
Cleopatra captures The Lumineers navigating fame and life on the road. The 2016 album leans into raw acoustic textures and intimate storytelling.
2022 · 5 YEARS
Familia
Camila Cabello
Camila Cabello explores her Cuban-Mexican heritage on this 2022 release. It balances high-energy dance tracks with vulnerable, stripped-back storytelling.
1960 · 67 YEARS
Violin Concerto
Beethoven
The 1960 recording of Beethoven's Violin Concerto captures a golden era of performance. It remains one of the most technically demanding and emotionally resonant works in the repertoire.
2014 · 13 YEARS
Wasted Years
OFF!
OFF! delivers hardcore punk with uncompromising intensity on this 2014 release. Every track is a short, sharp burst of aggression from the LA punk scene.
1977 · 50 YEARS
Sin After Sin
Judas Priest
Judas Priest's 1977 major label debut, Sin After Sin, marks the band's move toward heavier territory. It bridges the gap between hard rock and the burgeoning heavy metal movement.
2016 · 11 YEARS
Junk
M83
M83 trades cinematic grandeur for 1980s nostalgia on this 2016 project. The record acts as a playful, chaotic love letter to neon-soaked pop culture.
2016 · 11 YEARS
Drift
Erra
Erra's 2016 album, Drift, balances complex guitar riffs with atmospheric textures. It marks a pivotal moment in the band's shift toward a polished, melodic progressive metalcore sound.
1989 · 38 YEARS
Liberi Liberi
Vasco Rossi
Vasco Rossi collaborated with producer Guido Elmi for this polished 1989 release. The record captures a raw sense of longing that resonated deeply with his Italian audience.
1975 · 52 YEARS
Toys In The Attic
Aerosmith
Aerosmith's 1975 release, Toys In The Attic, turned the band into global rock stars. It blends blues-rock grit with a swagger that defined their signature sound.
2022 · 5 YEARS
Bronco
Orville Peck
Orville Peck leans into gothic Americana on this 2022 release. It feels like a late-night drive through the desert, balancing heartbreak with adventure.
2022 · 5 YEARS
Chloë And The Next 20th Century
Father John Misty
Father John Misty's 2022 record is a sprawling tribute to old Hollywood. It features sophisticated jazz-pop influences and grand, cinematic orchestral arrangements.
2016 · 11 YEARS
Kamikaze
Luis Alberto Spinetta
Luis Alberto Spinetta's 2016 release is a collection of stripped-back acoustic songs. It provides an intimate look at the Argentine rock pioneer.
2013 · 14 YEARS
Psycho Tropical Berlin
La Femme
La Femme's 2013 debut blends retro synthesizers with garage-rock energy. It feels like a fever dream of Parisian streets and new wave aesthetics.
2003 · 24 YEARS
Summer Sun
Yo La Tengo
Yo La Tengo's 2003 record, Summer Sun, is a warm and hazy indie rock experience. The band balances noisy feedback with gentle, melodic folk-pop sensibilities.